By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 2
493 cal · 5 min
Boozy Bananas Foster Milkshakes
Recipe GLPR5a9736f09a05b1
A decadent frozen dessert drink that captures the warm spices and caramelized banana flavors of classic Bananas Foster, enhanced with rum and smooth vanilla ice cream. This indulgent milkshake blends frozen banana chunks with caramel sauce, cinnamon, and premium banana rum, then is finished with fresh diced banana for textural contrast. Perfect for a sophisticated dessert or after-dinner treat.
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Ingredients
1 large banana, cut into large chunks and frozen
2 tablespoons caramel sauce
pinch pinch of ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons milk
3 fluid ounces banana rum
1 quart vanilla bean ice cream
1/2 of a banana, diced small (for garnish)
Directions
Add the frozen banana chunks, caramel sauce, cinnamon, milk, banana rum, and vanilla bean ice cream to a blender.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure all ingredients are fully combined.
Divide the milkshake between two serving glasses.
Just before serving, dice the fresh banana into small pieces and top each milkshake with half of the diced banana, then serve immediately.
Comments
Every ingredient—bananas, cinnamon, milk, vanilla bean ice cream, caramel sauce—is available year-round at any major Charlotte chain, though you may need to visit Harris Teeter or Walmart for quality vanilla bean ice cream rather than standard vanilla. The real cost driver is banana rum, a specialty liqueur that will require a stop at a liquor store; budget $25–35 for a bottle if you don't already own it, which spreads across multiple servings but adds friction to a weeknight dessert. Five minutes is honest—you blend and serve—but understand this is a dessert shake, not a meal, and it's genuinely best consumed immediately; banana oxidizes and the shake separates quickly. This works perfectly for a two-person treat after dinner or a fun weekend brunch, just know you are committing to the spirit purchase upfront.
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